Customer Ratings & Reviews

Blind Guardian "Fly" peaked my curiosity from the articles I have read about them and the album artwork on their releases. Going in, I knew they are a Progressive Metal band, with intellectual lyrics and story telling with their songs. I am pleased at purchasing "Fly", all 3 songs are diverse, with my favorite being the cover song from Iron Butterfly "In A Gadda Da Vida." Blind Guardian's version is heavy, it rocks tough and hard, with no unusual changes to the songs structure. Blind Guardian if anything, makes this song sound more macabre and melancholy, with the vocals and music sounding more haunting than the original. "Fly" is a more open ended Progressive Metal example, with the vocals being more punctual and deliberate. "Skalds and Shadows" is an acoustic version of it's original, musically you are surrounded by an almost medieval atmosphere of mood and senses, making for a rather interesting and curious listen. I am impressed by the way vocalist Hansi Kursch changes and adapts his approach according to the individual song, this type of diversity in singing is appreciable. There obviously is enough talent shown here on just 3 songs. The liner notes are 8 pages with full lyrics and credits. With the musicianship, vocals and diversity of song, I am more than eager to check out the back catalog of Blind Guardian. I recommend "The Fly" to all Progressive Metal fans. Fans of heavy music should appreciate what Blind Guardian is creating here as well.